My husband and I LOVE this recipe. It is super easy to make and is very healthy. I use either Boston Lettuce or Iceberg because the leaves are easy to fill and fold over. You can also use the the filling as a salad topper.
Ingredients:
1 cup brown rice
1 lb ground turkey breast
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh ginger – minced
1 bell pepper – diced
1 small onion – diced
2 tsp asian 5 spice powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 cup shredded or diced carrots (topping)
1 cup fresh chopped mint or cilantro (topping)
Sriracha Chili Sauce (topping)
Boston or Iceberg Lettuce leaves
In a small sauce pan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup brown rice. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and simmer for 40 minutes. While the rice is cooking, prepare all the vegetables. Saute the bell pepper and onion in a medium size pan with the olive oil and then add the ground turkey. Cook the meat and vegetables until the turkey is cooked through. Add in the ginger, 5 spice, cinnamon, garlic, chicken stock and hoisin sauce. Cover and let sit on low heat until the rice is finished.
I usually just bring everything in separate bowls to the table (lettuce, rice, carrots and mint, turkey), and we plate up our own lettuce wraps. One note if you are using the Sriracha chili sauce (rooster sauce), it is really spicy and should be used sparingly. I hope you like this one. It is very fresh and healthy. Enjoy!
There are two options for the competition. You may choose either the weight loss option OR the attendance option. I scaled the competition so that if you only have 5 lbs to lose, you can participate for the first month in the weight loss challenge and then switch over to the attendance competition for February and March. Keep in mind that there are 13 workouts per month in January, February and March.
As most of you know, I set a goal for myself to complete the Distance Challenge this year for the first time in my life. Running for me is often time to think about life and goals. As I was running my 10 mile race last weekend, I had a lot of time to think. Several times throughout my run I began thinking about our workout group and how grateful I am to be able to lead you all in your pursuit of healthy living. I hope I am helping you reach your goals as much as you are helping me reach mine. I am definitely more fit now than I have been in the past 6 years. I am stronger and running faster times in longer distance races than ever before. I credit a lot of that to ATX Stroller Mamas. By keeping you all challenged physically and excited about fitness, I am seeing great benefits in my own running training. Thank you all for consistently showing up to my workouts week after week!
I love Spring! I always have an increase in energy and more motivation after the short, dreary days of winter have ended. My increase in motivation during this time of year has a lot to do with the desire to get out and enjoy the warmer temperatures, the longer daylight hours and (quite honestly) the fast approaching swimsuit season. This time of year when the weather is as close to perfect as we get in Austin, sparks my “activity planner” creativity. We are no longer stuck inside finger-paining, playing board games or watching too much Mickey Mouse. We are able to go out and play with our dog in the backyard, enjoy the parks and workout without having to put on 5 layers of clothing.
